Heredity 2

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children, such as eye color or hair type.

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What are acquired traits?

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Acquired traits are characteristics that are learned or developed due to environmental influences, such as language or favorite food.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein or trait.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure within cells that contains DNA and genes. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down genetically from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed from the environment.

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait?

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An example of an inherited trait is brown eyes.

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Can you give an example of an acquired trait?

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An example of an acquired trait is the ability to ride a bicycle.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a skill or action that an organism develops through experience, such as reading or playing a musical instrument.